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18 August, 2012

Islamabad –With plenty of goodies to eat, the little girls and boys at SOS
Children’s home enjoyed a delicious Iftar banquet - a long-awaited moment for
orphans and abandoned children which they greeted with a shy smile, donning
their best clothes.
Ramadan Iftar dinner, organised by the Islamabad Serena Hotel for some 200
orphaned children and staff of SOS Children’s Village in Rawalpindi, was
indeed a heartening initiative amidst a blissful Ramadan atmosphere promoting
the spirit of giving and sharing.

As the Iftar time drew near, the children playing on the swings and slide in
the garden, slowly made their way into the open area where an array of
delicious feasts presented with tasteful décor was awaiting them. To the
surprise of visitors, the children showed remarkable discipline in taking
Iftar food items – a sight rarely witnessed even at VIP Iftar parties.

14 August, 2012

Islamabad - As the nation marked its 66th Independence Day with great
enthusiasm on Tuesday, many joined the local parades, and festivals, lifting
high up the green flag. Official festivities began with flag raising
ceremonies after a 31-gun salute echoed in the federal capital. Children
dressed in green-colored garb, wearing badges and waving flags were also seen.
For some, flag hoisting on rooftops and terraces has become an essential part
of the festival.
But the times are changing and amid all these traditional celebrations, a new
and trendy kind of digital patriotism was witnessed this year with more
vehemence.

A large number of patriots and enthusiasts took to social media to
share their collective excitement about various events, posting live comments
and making their memorable moments by sharing their photos which was as good
as sharing happiness and fun in a real gathering.

Facebook had almost turned green as users have been posting pictures of their
own special way of celebrating the Day. “Share the positivity. Appreciate the
good that's happening in the country. Stop criticizing Pakistan” read one
message on Facebook. Many had a display picture with the Pakistani flag as
background. Thanks to the “Go Green movement” pioneered by Farhan Masood and
his team, who remained busy changing display pictures of Pakistani Twitter and
Facebook users adding a Pakistan flag background.